who we are

The International School of São Paulo belongs to GIS 

The holding named Group of International Schools (GIS), based on the founders’ solid experience in international education, aims to establish and develop a group of international schools designed to offer premium education which inspires 21st century learning and intercultural understanding.

GIS was founded by a group of parents and entrepreneurs of different nationalities who previously opened and managed other schools in Europe such as: IS Como (opened 2002), IS Bologna (2005), IS Ticino in Lugano, Switzerland (2012). All these schools adopt both the Reggio Approach and the full IB programmes.

The purpose of GIS in São Paulo, Brazil, is to provide an IB International Education. The IB organisation is now completing 50 years of existence and its diploma is recognised in the most reknown universities around the world, including in the UK, USA and Europe. At present, in Brazil, a handful of private universities have started accepting the IB diploma as a form of entrance, replacing the Vestibular.

GIS SP´s goal is to provide expatriate and local families with an international education that is broad, balanced and challenging. Through the creative use of technology and authentic, inquiry-based learning experiences, GIS schools want to empower youngsters to be responsible lifelong learners who can achieve their full potential and contribute to an ever-changing world. A stimulating and safe learning environment fosters curiosity and an interest in learning, awakening children’s minds and illuminating their world. We aim to be the best we can in all that we do through inspirational learning, innovative teaching and personal care.

MISSION 

Our aim at GIS - The International School of São Paulo is to provide a forward thinking, high quality education in a warm and caring environment. Through a child-centred, holistic and inquiry based approach, we nurture our students to develop the abilities and dispositions to become independent learners and reach their highest potential. We value students’ individualities and foster in them a compassion for other human beings and their diverse backgrounds. We empower students to be active members of their communities, who contribute towards making the world a better place.

VISION

As an internationally minded community we wish to develop responsible global citizens:

1. Understanding that each and every person is a valued member with diverse perspectives – bringing critical thinking towards the decisions we make;

2. Fostering the necessary skills and dispositions for a growth mindset: a love of learning and resilience to develop the best version of ourselves, understanding that abilities can be developed and improved;

3. Developing creative and problem solving minds who come up with “outside the box” solutions;

4. Nurturing a strong sense of citizenship in which each individual feels responsible for the choices they make and how these have an impact on themselves, their local and global environment;

5. Who view education as a dynamic process in an ever changing society.

*About the International Baccalaureate® (IB)

IB World Schools share a common philosophy—a commitment to improve the teaching and learning of a diverse and inclusive community of students by delivering challenging, high quality programmes of international education that share a powerful vision.

Only schools authorized by the International Baccalaureate® can offer any of its four academic programmes: the Primary Years Programme (PYP), the Middle Years Programme (MYP), the Diploma Programme or the IB Career-related Certificate (IBCC).

For further information about the IB and its programmes, visit www.ibo.org

Mission Statement from the IB

The International Baccalaureate® aims to develop inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who help to create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect. To this end the organization works with schools, governments and international organizations to develop challenging programmes of international education and rigorous assessment. These programmes encourage students across the world to become active, compassionate and lifelong learners who understand that other people, with their differences, can also be right.